When paired with Aeotec Smart Home Hub and SmartThings software that the hub uses, Outdoor Smart Plug user guide will offer the following features:


  • On/off Switch



Steps to connect Outdoor Smart Plug to Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings).

  1. Open SmartThings Connect
  2. Select "+" located at the top right corner (second icon from the right)
  3. Select "Device"
  4. Search "Aeotec" then select Aeotec
  5. Select Switch/dimmer
  6. Select Aeotec Switch
  7. Follow its steps to pairing
    • Press Start
    • Set the hub that is pairing this
    • Set the Room
    • Tap Next
  8. Now tap the Action Button on Outdoor Smart Plug.
  9. (If Secure pairing available) Scan the QR code or choose to enter the DSK code (pin code located under the QR barcode)
  10. Now wait about a minute and your device should show up as "Aeotec Outlet", feel free to rename this.




Control your Outdoor Smart Plug.


You can control Outdoor Smart Plug from your SmartThings interface using either (1) Dashboard button, (2) Device page, or (3) automation.


Control from dashboard:

  1. Scroll down to your Outdoor Smart Plug.
  2. Tap the small circular button in the Outdoor Smart Plug widget. This will turn your switch on or off.



Control from device page:

  1. Scroll down to your Outdoor Smart Plug.
  2. Tap the main body of the Outdoor Smart Plug Widget.
  3. You will have these controls.
    • On/Off toggle - turns your switch on or off.
    • Timer - turns your switch on or off depending on the timer set.
    • Power on - turns your switch on at a specific time or period of time.
    • Power off - turns your switch off at a specific time or period of time.



Automate it:

  1. Tap the Main Menu at the top left. 
  2. Tap +.
  3. Under IF, tap +, then choose what you want to control your Outdoor Smart Plug. It can be any sensor or another smart switch in your network.
  4. Under THEN, tap +.
  5. Tap Control devices.
  6. Select your Outdoor Smart Plug.
  7. Tap Next.
  8. Choose what you want the Outdoor Smart Plugto do:
    1. Turn on or turn off (this will toggle the reverse state, if Outdoor Smart Plug is on, then it'll turn off as an example).
    2. Turn on or Turn off (this will determine if it will always turn off or always turn on when the IF condition happens).
    3. Delay this action
    4. Auto turn off
  9. Tap Save.
  10. Then tap Save again.




Automate with Outdoor Smart Plug.


You may use any of the sensors on this device to control lighting, switches, dimmers, or other connected devices in your Smart Home Hub.

  1. Tap the Main Menu at the top left. 
  2. Tap +.
  3. Under IF, tap +.
  4. Tap Device status.
  5. Tap on your Outdoor Smart Plug.
  6. Select one of the available options to be used in automation:
    • On or off
      • Any time your Outdoor Smart Plug changes state, then the automation will run.
    • On
      • If your Outdoor Smart Plug turns on, then the automation will run.
    • Off
      • If your Outdoor Smart Plug turns off, then the automation will run.
  7. Tap Done.
  8. Determine if you want it to trigger after a certain amount of time in that state using "Stays this status for how long?"
    • If enabled, enter 1, 5, or 10 minutes, or a customized time frame.
  9. Tap Save.
  10. Tap + under Then.
  11. Select what you want this automation to do based on the condition you set from the Smart Switch.




How to remove Outdoor Smart Plug from Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings).


These steps can be performed even if Outdoor Smart Plug is not yet paired to your Aeotec Smart Home Hub.

  1. Open SmartThings
  2. Find your hub in the device list, then select it
  3. Tap More Options (3 dot icon) located at the top right corner.
  4. Tap Z-Wave Utilities
  5. Tap General Exclusion
  6. Now tap the Action Button twice within 1 second on Outdoor Smart Plug.
  7. SmartThings should confirm that it has removed a device.
  8. Now try the pairing steps at the top again.




Troubleshooting


1. Having issues pairing your device?

  • Move your Sensor within 4 - 10 ft of your Aeotec Smart Home Hub, it's possible that it is too far.
  • Remove power from Aeotec Smart Home Hub for 6 minutes, then power it up again.
  • Remove power from Smart Switch 7 for 1 minute, then power it up again.
  • Try factory resetting or excluding your Outdoor Smart Plug.
    • Exclude first in case the device actually paired to your hub otherwise, it will leave a phantom device in your network that will be difficult to remove.
    • Perform a manual factory reset
      1. Press and hold the Action Button for 20 seconds on Outdoor Smart Plug.
      2. If successful, the LED should fade its LED blue in and out to indicate it is ready to be paired.